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BD08 BHJ

2008 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,154 mi
Last recorded76,154 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 BHJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 76,154 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2021 75,894 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 68,924 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 63,446 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 57,671 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 51,957 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 46,095 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 46,095 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative on both front (1.7.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 38,953 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 35,303 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 30,044 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 23,332 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 17,240 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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BD08 BHJ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 69,215 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD08 BHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 18 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BD08 BHJ registered?

BD08 BHJ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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